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How Does Montag Change In Fahrenheit 451

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Montags’ opinions and thoughts change based on what happens to him in the story. I think Montag showed a lot of character development throughout the three parts. Especially between part one and two because that is when the main transition happens in Montag's life. In Fahrenheit 451, Guy Montag first became known as a rule-follower, then a rebel, and lastly, a criminal. Guy Montag at the beginning of the story loves to burn books. He takes pride in his job as a firefighter. To illustrate, “It was a pleasure to burn” (Bradbury, 1). This quote shows that Montag loves to burn his books and finds fun doing it. It is the only life he has ever known, and so it is very common for many of the people living in this society. However, his opinions about

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